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Patent GB-2522634-A (GB)
Title: Plumbing device
Inventor: ARMSTRONG RUSSELL WINSTON
IPC: E03C1/10
Filed: 2014-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a connector 100 which allows a pressure and or temperature relief valve 142 for a fresh water system to be connected to a waste pipe or soil stack without the risk of contamination. The connector comprises an inlet connector 105, a chamber having an open upper chamber 162 and a lower closable chamber 182, and an outlet connector 120 formed in a floor of the lower chamber. The inlet connector is supported above the open upper chamber by one or more arms 125 and the lower chamber is closable by a valve which is arranged to open at a preÂ­selected pressure.
Patent GB-2513243-A (GB)
Title: Foldable infant positioner with a softgoods seat
Inventor: ROBERTS DEVIN J
IPC: A47D13/10
Filed: 2014-03-11
Abstract: An infant positioner comprising a softgoods seat 100 and a hardgoods foldable support structure 200. The support structure includes a seat support (210, figure 3) that is movably coupled to a ground engaging section (260, figure 3) so that the support structure can move between a deployed configuration and a stored configuration. The seat support may further be pivotally coupled to the ground engaging portion via a support arm (240, figure 3). The seat may be removably secured to the seat support by folding a top portion of the seat over and around the seat support and then coupling the seat thereto. The seat may also have a front flap 160 which extends beneath the seat and prevents an infants feet from directly contacting the support surface when an infant is disposed in the seat, in an upright seated position, thus preventing the infant from pushing down on the front flap and tipping the infant positioner over.
Patent GB-2524545-A (GB)
Title: Multi-species Spectroscopy
Inventor: STOKES ANDREW M V
IPC: G01N21/39
Filed: 2014-03-26
Abstract: A laser thermal tuning system for a tuneable diode laser spectroscopy device. The system comprises a laser diode 2 arranged between and coupled to each of a thermoelectric cooler 3 and a Stirling cooler 4; and control means for controlling each of the thermoelectric cooler 3 and the Stirling cooler 4 to control the temperature of the laser diode 2 and thereby vary the output wavelength of the laser diode 2. The system may comprise a thermal mount 5 which may be arranged to provide an interface from the laser diode 2 to the Stirling cooler 4. The thermal mount may be arranged to provide an interface from the laser diode 2 to the external environment via the thermoelectric cooler 3. This interface may be further enhanced by the addition of a heat sink 6. This arrangement provides the benefit of a tuneable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) analyser with an analytical wavelength range which is sufficient to analyse a large number of species yet which is low cost and has a long operating life.
Patent GB-2559094-A (GB)
Title: Nucleant for macromolecule crystallisation
Inventor: NAOMI ESTHER CHAYEN
IPC: C30B29/58
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: A method of crystallising a macromolecule comprises the step of adding a functionalised carbon material to a crystallisation sample comprising said macromolecule, wherein the functionalised carbon material comprises at least one chemical species covalently bonded to the carbon material, wherein the chemical species comprises a polymeric component. The polymeric component may be polyethylene glycol and may have a number average molecular weight of at least 0.2 kDa. The carbon material may comprise graphite nanoplatelets or graphene. A method of determining the structure of a macromolecule is also disclosed and comprises the steps of: crystallising the macromolecule in the presence of the functionalised carbon material outlined above; and analysing the crystal structure produced.
Patent GB-2514671-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for self-calibration of density profiler
Inventor: KULIK ALEX
IPC: G01N23/203
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: A process for self-calibration of a density profiler may include measuring a density profile of a fluid in a vessel using a plurality of sensors or a single sensor and measuring a density profile of the fluid in the vessel using a plurality of sample ports. A density of the fluid proximate a location of at least one of the plurality of sample ports based on the sensor measured density profile may then be interpolated. A density of the fluid proximate a location of at least one of the plurality of sensors based on the sample port measured density profile may also be interpolated. Adjustment of a calibration of at least one of the plurality of sensors may then be made based on both the interpolated sample port density and the interpolated sensor density. The process may further comprise minimizing a first error function based on an initial sensor calibration constant, the measured sample port density profile and the interpolated sample port density to determine a current calibration constant; and calculating a second error function based on an initial sensor calibration constant, the measured sensor density profile, the interpolated sensor density, and the determined current calibration constant; and iteratively minimizing the first error function and calculating the second error function; and halting the iterative process upon reaching a minimum in the second error function. The density measurement devices may comprise gamma ray density measurement devices. A system for self-calibration of a density profiler is also claimed.Â
Patent GB-2525224-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus
Inventor: MARSH JONATHAN GEORGE
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2014-04-16
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus 2 comprises a handheld vacuum cleaner 4. The handheld vacuum cleaner 4 includes a separator 18, an airflow generator 14, a handle 12 for manoeuvring the handheld vacuum cleaner 4 during use and a first connector 20. The cleaning apparatus 2 further comprises a cleaning implement 8, 10 comprising a second connector 22 which engages with the first connector 20 such that the cleaning implement 8, 10 is in fluid communication with the separator 18, where the second connector 22 comprises a catch 44 having a first configuration in which disengagement of the second connector 22 from the first connector 20 is prevented, and a second configuration in which the second connector 22 can be disengaged from the first connector 20. Also disclosed is a cleaning apparatus that comprises a vacuum cleaner that includes a first connector 20 and a cleaning implement 8, 10 with a second connector 22 wherein the first connector 20 includes an alignment slot (36, fig 3) that is arranged to receive at least part of the pressing portion (52, fig 2) of a catch arrangement on the second connector 22.
Patent GB-2515639-A (GB)
Title: Container with outlet
Inventor: WHITE MARTIN
IPC: B65D85/78
Filed: 2014-05-16
Abstract: A container 20 for dispensing product is provided, the container having an upper part 22 intended to move or deform in order to reduce the volume within the container, the container having an outlet 40 intended to open during movement or deformation of said upper part, wherein the outlet comprises a plurality of movable parts (42, fig 9) and a plurality of fixed parts 44 located between said movable parts, wherein the movable and fixed parts serve to shape the product as it is dispensed through the outlet. When the movable parts are in an open position, the projections 48 partially cover the outlet creating a star-shaped opening. The movable parts can be retained in a closed position by a locking mechanism comprising tabs 60 located on the fixed parts 44. In another embodiment a wall 46 projects from the underside of the container to limit the movement of the movable parts.
Patent GB-2513773-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore fluids used with oil-swellable elements
Inventor: OFFENBACHER MATTHEW
IPC: C09K8/42
Filed: 2013-01-24
Abstract: A method for completing a wellbore may include introducing an oil-containing wellbore fluid into a wellbore having a water-based filtercake on walls thereof, contacting the oil-containing wellbore fluid with an oil-swellable element in the wellbore; and allowing swelling of the oil-swellable element, where the oil-containing wellbore fluid is substantially free of unassociated surfactants, emulsifiers, wetting agents, or dispersants and may include an oleaginous fluid and a weighting agent.
Patent GB-2519207-A (GB)
Title: One-piece self-leveling measured dose dispensing closure
Inventor: SKILLIN CLIFFORD W
IPC: G01F11/26
Filed: 2014-08-11
Abstract: A single dose dispensing closure 10 has a main body with an upper skirt portion 14 for measuring and dispensing a predetermined dose of a flowable product 11 from a container 50. A bottom wall 36, a rearwardly angled wall 38 extending upwardly from the bottom wall, and an interior surface 42 of the upper skirt portion together define a measuring reservoir 13. A port 40 allows a product to flow from a container into the main body. A lid portion 16 is movable to a closed position in which the lid portion and the main body define a filling chamber 15. A hinged closure tab 18 seals an exit orifice 26 on the front of the lid portion. When the exit orifice is closed, a user inverts the dispensing closure and container to substantially fill the filling chamber. When the dispensing closure is righted, a predetermined dose of the flowable product is retained in the reservoir, ready to be dispensed through the exit orifice.
Patent GB-2529680-A (GB)
Title: Network connectivity
Inventor: MCALLISTER JAMES PETER
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2014-08-28
Abstract: Customer nodes 406,412 are both connected to service provider network node 408 over links 410,414 respectively. The service provider node may be a provider edge node. Customer 412 is also connected to another provider (edge) node 416 by a second connection 418. The invention claims connecting the customer nodes using a direct path 422 through provider node 408 and a redundant path 424 through provider nodes 408 and 416. The redundant path may be embodied as a virtual leased line (VLL)/virtual private wire service (VPWS) pseudowire. In the event of one or other path failing the invention may failover by rerouting traffic on the other path. In some embodiments (Figs. 5/6) customer node 406 also has a second connection 500 to second provider node 416.
Patent GB-2531804-A (GB)
Title: Separator and separation apparatus
Inventor: DAVID DE HOXAR
IPC: B03D1/14
Filed: 2014-10-31
Abstract: A separator (fig.4) features one or more plates which follow a helical path around a central axis, with a radial component of slope increasing with a distance from the central axis. Compared to a previous design (fig.1) without such, advantages such as improved plate stiffness, use of alternate material for the plates, separation efficiency and a reduction in the height containing tank height reduction may be provided. Also disclosed is a separator with a tank, with one or more plates sloping generally upwards with distance from a central axis (fig.6).
Patent GB-2534581-A (GB)
Title: A roof rack for a vehicle
Inventor: JOHN SPOONER
IPC: B60R9/04
Filed: 2015-01-28
Abstract: A roof rack 1 for a vehicle 2 including attachment means 14, 15 for attaching the roof rack 10-13 to the vehicle 2, and tilting means 10a, 15 for tilting the roof rack 1 so as to raise the end of the roof rack 1 that is in use nearer to the rear of the vehicle 2 relative to the end of the roof rack 1 that is in use nearer to the front of the vehicle 2. Rear attachment means 15 may be connected to a tailgate 8 of the vehicle that is hinged at its upper end 9. Forward attachment means 14 may allow for the movement of the roof rack 1 in a longitudinal direction on relation to the vehicle roof 7, and may comprise a channel and roller pair, as well as a selective locking means for preventing longitudinal movement.
Patent GB-2536215-A (GB)
Title: Secure input mode for user device
Inventor: ARNOLD YAU
IPC: G06F21/83
Filed: 2015-03-05
Abstract: Enabling secure input at a user device. A security manager is configured to determine whether the user device is in an insecure environment, for example by generating a security score from a plurality of input parameters and comparing the security score to a threshold. The input parameters maybe in the form of an audio signal and the threshold maybe a noise threshold or the parameters may be location based or visual information from the device cameras. In response to a determination that the user device is in an insecure environment, a user input unit is operated in a secure user input mode where the user input may be entered in an obfuscated manner and when received is decoded before being passed to an application, by using a decoding algorithm. The decoding algorithm may be pre-programmed or may be user-defined, and different decoding algorithms may be used for different applications. In some embodiments, a secure output mode where displayed content is encoded may also be activated when an insecure environment is detected.
Patent GB-2520665-A (GB)
Title: Tool and method for removing gas hydrates from the surface of subsea oil and gas exploration and production equipment through laser radiation
Inventor: MASIERO LEONE PEREIRA
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2013-08-18
Abstract: A tool (100) is described for removing unwanted gas hydrates from the surface of equipment used in subsea exploration and production, with the said tool being comprised of a main vessel (1) and a power cable (2) linked together by a connector (3); and, inside the said vessel (1) a laser device (15) is connected to an adjustable focus collimator (4) by a cable (12), with the wavelength emitted by the said laser (15) being between 200 nm and 930 nm, whereby when the radiation reaches the subsea exploration equipment it causes the heating thereof, which in turn heats the hydrate through conduction, breaking down the hydrate formation from the inside out; and with the front lid (14) having a window (5) forming an interface between the said vessel (1) and the aqueous medium, with the said window (5) being fitted with anti-reflection film (6) and anti-reflection film (7). The method for removing gas hydrates from the surfaces of equipment used in subsea exploration and production with the assistance of the said tool (100) is also described.
Patent GB-2533180-A (GB)
Title: Minimising inter-symbol interference in OFDM signals
Inventor: MOHAMMED ALLOULAH
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2015-06-04
Abstract: Methods and OFDM receivers for decoding an OFDM signal. The method includes estimating a channel impulse response from a pilot-dense symbol of the OFDM signal for each of a plurality of potential FFT window positions; estimating a noise floor of each of the channel impulse responses; selecting the potential window position corresponding to the channel impulse response with the lowest noise floor as an optimum FFT window position; and decoding symbols of the OFDM signal using the optimum FFT window position.
Patent GB-2540123-A (GB)
Title: Self-balancing transportation device
Inventor: TIMUR ARTEMEV
IPC: B62K11/00
Filed: 2015-06-18
Abstract: A self-balancing transportation device comprises: a chassis 110A; a drive arrangement adapted to move the transportation device; a balance control system adapted to maintain fore-aft balance of the transportation device; at least one support platform 165 for supporting a load for transportation: and a coupling arrangement 210 configured to couple the at least one support platform 165 to the chassis. The coupling arrangement 210 is adapted to allow the at least one support platform 165 to move relative to the chassis 110A in response to horizontal acceleration or deceleration of the transportation device.
Patent GB-2526443-A (GB)
Title: Directional solidification of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) drill bits
Inventor: ATKINS WILLIAM BRIAN
IPC: E21B10/46
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a rotary drill bit includes forming a mold having an inner surface and an outer surface, locating a metal mandrel within the mold, packing the mold around at least part of the mandrel with particulate matrix-forming material and installing an insulating material around at least an upper portion of the outer surface. The material is infiltrated in a furnace with a molten binding alloy and the mold including the insulating material is removed from the furnace, directionally solidifying the material and binding alloy in portion of said bit, wherein said directional solidification proceeds from the lower portion of the outer surface in an upward and outward direction to form a solid infiltrated matrix bonded to the mandrel by cooling of the mold with the insulating material disposed around at least the upper portion of the outer surface of the mold.
Patent GB-2540995-A (GB)
Title: Methods, apparatus and computer-readable medium for assessing fit in a system for measuring the internal structure of an object
Inventor: MANTALENA SARAFIANOU
IPC: G01S7/02
Filed: 2015-08-04
Abstract: A means for measuring the internal structure of an object 1, such as a breast, including a conformal antenna array 3 arranged over a sensing surface whereby one or more antennas are energised to transmit towards the object. One or more antennas detect the energy reflected by the object producing output signals that are processed to generate time domain data indicative of how well the object fits to the sensing surface. If the fit is poor then an alarm may be raised and a second measurement made in real time with the object in situ allowing easier repositioning. The mismatch at the interface may be controlled by using a fluid, of similar dielectric properties to the sensing surface, between the two surfaces to eliminate air gaps. A shell 12 may be placed between the sensing surface and the breast into which the breast is placed. The method allows improved measurement accuracy of tumour positions within the breast.
Patent GB-2541697-A (GB)
Title: Walking Support apparatus
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MCNICHOLL
IPC: A61H3/04
Filed: 2015-08-26
Abstract: A walking support apparatus for supporting a primary user in a substantially upright position comprising, a frame structure having at least one wheel 3, means for receiving and supporting said primary user in said substantially upright position with respect to said frame structure; and an auxiliary attachment means for releasably coupling a secondary user to said frame structure. The means for supporting the primary user may be a harness 26, which may have a hoist attachment point in addition to the support attachment point. The secondary user may be coupled to the primary user by means of linkages 36 to allow the secondary user to aid the movement of the primary user. These linkages 36 may be straps between the hips, legs and/or feet. The frame may comprise a base portion comprising longitudinally extending sides 5, 6, and an upper portion 10.
Patent GB-2529964-A (GB)
Title: Fencing
Inventor: LAYBOURNE MICHAEL
IPC: E04H17/26
Filed: 2015-12-04
Abstract: A cable fencing system includes a plurality of posts and cables 3 extending between the posts and secured thereto by connectors. The connectors each include a collar 5 with an engaging side that includes an engaging feature for engaging the post, a hole through or in which the cable 3 extends and a set screw received within a radial threaded hole for engaging and securing the cable 3 within the hole. The cables 3 may be secured to the outer side of end posts by drawing each cable 3 through a hole in the post and through the collar 5 using a tensioner 8 to tension the cable 3 and then securing the tensioned cable 3 to the collar 5 using the set screw, thereby urging the engaging side of the collar against the post. The connectors may also include a cap that is secured over the collar 5 by threads or an 0-ring seal.
Patent GB-2532616-A (GB)
Title: Container assembly and method of restricting access to a site
Inventor: BRIAN WALKER
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2014-05-13
Abstract: A container assembly includes a movable container (10) and a barrier member (22). The barrier member (22) is movable between a deployed position, in which the barrier member (22) projects beyond an outer perimeter of the container (10) to provide a barrier disposed adjacent to the container (10) to obstruct passage of people and/or vehicles, and a retracted position. The container assembly further includes a barrier holder (20) affixed to the container (10) and configured to hold the barrier member (22) when in the deployed position.
Patent GB-2545505-A (GB)
Title: Pommel Driver
Inventor: MICHAEL NOEL O'KEEFFE
IPC: B25G1/00
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: A screwing device having a handle 10, an elongate shaft 9, a rotatable section 4 with a hinged lever 7, and a tool head 2 with drive bit 1. The hand grip, shaft, rotatable section, and tool head are all connected using socket and stud connectors with spring catches 3, 8. The lever is preferably connected to a collar 5 via a hinge 12, which is slidable on the rotation portion. The lever can be arranged substantially parallel to the shaft when not in use, and displaced to be perpendicular to the shaft when in use. The lever is used to apply a turning force about the axis to the tool head to assist with screwing or unscrewing fixings. The lever may have a sheath handle 13. There is preferably a ratchet mechanism. The screwdriver is preferably able to be dismantled into parts. The tool bit may be interchangeable with a plurality of different tool heads or bit types.
Patent GB-2530455-A (GB)
Title: Methods for fixing hair and skin
Inventor: PRESSLY ERIC D
IPC: A61Q5/12
Filed: 2014-08-01
Abstract: Compositions, kits, and methods for repairing bonds, for example, disulfide bonds, in hair or on the skin are disclosed. The compositions provide improved conditioning benefit for dry hair or moisturize the skin. The compositions also provide a long lasting moisturized feel and smooth feel to the skin or hair, without feeling greasy. The compositions contain one or more compounds that covalently bind at least two thiol groups in the hair or on the skin. Use of the binding compositions prevents reversion of the repaired bonds to their free thiol state, for at least one week or one month, or more, after a single application of the composition. Improved methods of styling hair, for example permanent hair waving, hair curling, hair coloring or highlighting, and hair straightening, are also provided.